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FUEL BEFORE YOU ARE HUNGRY
Fall race season is over and many of you may be taking time to reflect on your race and what you could do better next time. Did you...
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Jan 5, 20234 min read


Aim Low(er)
It is often times celebrated when one completely goes above and beyond and gives "110% of themselves 120% of the time". More often than...
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Dec 9, 20223 min read


The 4 Benefits Of Running On A Track
1. Safety. Unlike running on the streets, where you must remain alert to avoid collisions with other people, dogs, cyclists, or cars, a...
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Nov 28, 20223 min read


7 TIPS FOR WINTER RUNNING
1. Warm up: More often than not, runners are guilty of skipping their warmup. No matter the excuse you have, you will pay the price in...
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Nov 22, 20223 min read


HOW DO I FIND THE TIME AND MOTIVATION TO TRAIN?
This summer we had a guest speaker come to visit the group and he opened the floor up to questions. One athlete had a really good...
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Oct 4, 20224 min read


IS YOUR MIND HOLDING YOU BACK? GETTING OVER THE MENTAL BARRIER WHEN RUNNING.
As Sophia Patrillo in Golden Girls would say, "Picture it"... you are starting out on your run and feeling at ease when for no certain...
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Aug 7, 20224 min read


WHAT IS RUNNING ECONOMY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
What is running economy and why is it important? Running economy is the relationship between oxygen consumption and running speed. ...
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Jul 25, 20223 min read


WHAT IS SPORTS NUTRITION
Health, nutrition, and sports go hand in hand. It can be difficult to discern what is considered healthy when there are a plethora of...
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Jul 13, 20223 min read


WHY YOU SHOULD INCORPORATE SPEED WORKOUTS INTO YOUR ROUTINE
How exactly do speed intervals make you faster? First, let’s take a look at the physiology behind things. During speed workouts, you...
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Jun 21, 20223 min read


PRE-RUN MEALS: GOOD IDEA OR BAD IDEA?
What should I eat? That is the question most of us ask ourselves prior to our daily and long runs. The answer to the question depends on...
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Jun 7, 20223 min read


IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING EFFICIENCY WITH DRILLS
There is a truth behind the argument that “running is natural – put in enough time and miles and you will naturally get better at it.” ...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read


HOW TO TRAIN IN THE HEAT AND WHY IT IS A GOOD IDEA
With summer weather coming, you may have noticed that your runs have begun to feel a bit more difficult. Your easy pace now feels like...
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May 16, 20222 min read


WORKOUTS TO MAKE THE DREADMILL LESS DREADFUL
Although we all would love to be able to run outside every day throughout the year, let's be honest about where we live. Upstate New...
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Apr 18, 20222 min read


THE CONTROVERSY OF STRETCHING AND RUNNING
Have you ever gone to the derby and watched a race? You probably noticed that you did not see any horses stretching before the race. ...
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Apr 16, 20222 min read


READING ON THE RUN
I love running and I love reading. In fact, I tend to love doing them both simultaneously. However, I do all of my “reading” by listening...
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Apr 15, 20221 min read


TRAINING PHASES OF RUNNING
Tempo runs, long runs, intervals, hill repeats, and strength training - with the amount of workouts needed to propel your running it...
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Apr 5, 20224 min read


WHEN DOES COMPETITION BECOME UNHEALTHY?
A little friendly competition to reach your goals or to squeeze out one last 400 meter is welcome but when does competition begin to...
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Mar 14, 20222 min read


RUNNING AND HEAVY LIFTING
Firstly, why should a runner incorporate strength training? Bodies that are strong, lack imbalances, and have stability do not break down...
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Feb 19, 20223 min read


Training your Brain
The list of physical benefits from long is a long list. You do not have to look too far to find positive physiological reasons more than...
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Jan 29, 20223 min read


WHAT RUNNING MEANS TO ME AND HOW I THINK IT CAN HELP YOU
When I try to think of words to encompass running, the following come to mind: movement, outside, routine, endorphins, happiness,...
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Oct 23, 20212 min read
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